Finding Your Oasis in Medical Education
2017-FDS-Program-FINAL-12.22.16
2017-FDS-Program-FINAL-12.22.16
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GENERAL INFORMATION<br />
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION<br />
HOTEL AND ROOM RATE INFORMATION<br />
The Hyatt Regency Indian Wells<br />
Resort & Spa<br />
44600 Indian Wells Lane<br />
Indian Wells, CA 92210<br />
See www.apgo.org/meet<strong>in</strong>gs to make onl<strong>in</strong>e hotel<br />
reservations (preferred). You may also call (760) 341-<br />
1000, but be sure to identify yourself with the APGO<br />
Faculty Development Sem<strong>in</strong>ar.<br />
SPECIAL APGO ROOM RATE: $215/NIGHT<br />
A block of rooms has been reserved at the beautiful Hyatt<br />
Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Room reservations<br />
must be made by December 2, 2016 (rooms may sell out<br />
before this date). Reservations made after this date will be<br />
subject to availability and current hotel rates. To receive<br />
the special APGO rate, based on availability, you are<br />
advised to book early onl<strong>in</strong>e. If you choose to call, be sure<br />
to identify yourself with the APGO Faculty Development<br />
Sem<strong>in</strong>ar. Please note: All attendees must register for the<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g before mak<strong>in</strong>g hotel reservations. Go to<br />
www.apgo.org/meet<strong>in</strong>gs to register for the meet<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
All hotel reservations must be guaranteed with a major<br />
credit card. Cancellations must be made four days prior<br />
to arrival to avoid a one-night penalty. Check-<strong>in</strong> time is<br />
at 4:00 PM; check-out time is 11:00 AM.<br />
Air Travel<br />
The closest airport to the host hotel is Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
International Airport (PSP). Please do not make air travel<br />
reservations before you receive a meet<strong>in</strong>g registration<br />
confirmation.<br />
Transportation to the Hotel<br />
Visit the hotel transportation website for transportation<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation from Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs International Airport (PSP).<br />
Children<br />
Infants and children are not allowed <strong>in</strong> plenary or breakout<br />
sessions or <strong>in</strong> other education forums where their<br />
presence may <strong>in</strong>terrupt the listen<strong>in</strong>g and learn<strong>in</strong>g process.<br />
Attire<br />
Casual attire is encouraged dur<strong>in</strong>g meet<strong>in</strong>g sessions.<br />
Smok<strong>in</strong>g Policy<br />
Smok<strong>in</strong>g is not permitted at APGO meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Cancellations<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g cancellations received <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g by December<br />
16, 2016, will be refunded, less a $75 adm<strong>in</strong>istrative fee.<br />
No refunds will be given on cancellations received after<br />
that date. APGO reserves the right to cancel any course<br />
and provide a full refund, should conditions warrant.<br />
Accreditation<br />
The <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Education</strong>al Council of Pensacola (MECOP) is accredited by the<br />
Accreditation Council for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Education</strong> (ACCME) to provide<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g medical education for physicians.<br />
JOINT PROVIDERSHIP<br />
This activity has been planned and implemented <strong>in</strong> accordance with the<br />
accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Education</strong> (ACCME) through the jo<strong>in</strong>t providership of the <strong>Medical</strong><br />
<strong>Education</strong>al Council of Pensacola (MECOP) and the Association of Professors of<br />
Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO).<br />
Credit Designation<br />
APGO Faculty Development Sem<strong>in</strong>ar<br />
MECOP designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 AMA PR Category<br />
1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent<br />
of their participation <strong>in</strong> the activity.<br />
APGO Clerkship Directors’ School<br />
MECOP designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category<br />
1 Credits. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent<br />
of their participation <strong>in</strong> the activity.<br />
We have applied for cognate credit from The American College of Obstetrics and<br />
Gynecologists (ACOG).<br />
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST<br />
It is MECOP policy that participants <strong>in</strong> CME activities should be made aware of any<br />
affiliation or f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>terest that may affect the speaker’s presentation(s). Each<br />
speaker has completed and signed a conflict of <strong>in</strong>terest statement.<br />
Off-label Uses<br />
Because this course is meant to educate physicians with what is currently <strong>in</strong> use<br />
and what may be available <strong>in</strong> the future, there may be “off-label” uses discussed<br />
<strong>in</strong> the presentations. Speakers have been requested to <strong>in</strong>form the audience when<br />
off-label use is discussed.<br />
Disclosure of Faculty and Industry Relationships<br />
It is the policy of ACCME that participants <strong>in</strong> CME activities should be made aware<br />
of any affiliation or f<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>in</strong>terest that may affect the speaker’s presentation.<br />
Each speaker has completed and signed a conflict of <strong>in</strong>terest statement. The<br />
faculty members’ relationships will be disclosed to the participants.<br />
DAILY SIGN-IN<br />
Attendees are required to sign <strong>in</strong> each day. Sign-<strong>in</strong> sheets will be provided at the<br />
registration desk. You will also be provided an attendance verification form, which<br />
you will need to complete and submit to APGO before leav<strong>in</strong>g the meet<strong>in</strong>g. APGO<br />
will forward it to our CME provider, the <strong>Medical</strong> <strong>Education</strong>al Council of Pensacola<br />
(MECOP), who will, <strong>in</strong> turn, forward it to ACOG to ensure that you receive your<br />
credits and cognates.<br />
CME COURSE DIRECTOR<br />
Suzanne Bush, MD<br />
Cl<strong>in</strong>ical Associate Professor<br />
Florida State University<br />
PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS<br />
B. Star Hampton, MD<br />
Associate Professor<br />
Brown University<br />
Margaret L. McKenzie, MD<br />
Assistant Professor<br />
Cleveland Cl<strong>in</strong>ic<br />
SPEAKER QUESTIONS:<br />
Kelly Toepper | ktoepper@apgo.org<br />
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:<br />
Christy Carr | ccarr@apgo.org<br />
(410) 451-9560<br />
11 2017 APGO MARTIN L. STONE, MD FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR